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If turning on the TV requires three remotes and a specific order of buttons, that's not you being bad with technology. That's a setup problem.
A coffee table with three or four remotes on it is one of the clearest signs a TV setup grew piece by piece over the years (a cable box added here, a streaming device added there) without ever being simplified. The good news is that almost any setup can be reduced down to one remote, or even one button.
Each device (the TV itself, a cable or satellite box, a streaming device like a Roku or Fire Stick, and a soundbar or speaker system) typically comes with its own separate remote. Used together, that's often three or four remotes, each controlling only part of what you actually want to do (turn things on, change the volume, pick something to watch).
A universal remote can be programmed to control the TV, streaming device, and sound system all from one remote, but only if it's actually set up and tested for your specific devices, and any unnecessary buttons or steps are removed or explained clearly. A universal remote that's just handed over without setup often makes things more confusing, not less.
Many universal remotes support "activities": one button labeled "Watch TV" that automatically turns on and switches every device to the right setting at once, instead of needing separate steps. This is usually the single biggest improvement for someone who doesn't want to think about which device does what.
Once a universal remote is properly set up, the individual device remotes can usually be put away entirely (keep them in a drawer in case of a rare issue) rather than left out and adding confusion. Fewer remotes on the table means fewer decisions every time you sit down to watch something.
Beyond the remote itself, having too many streaming apps (Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc.) each with a different layout can be its own source of confusion. It often helps to set up direct shortcuts to the specific shows or channels watched most, rather than needing to navigate a home screen every time.
We'll set up a universal remote (or simplify what you already have), test everything together, and make sure it still makes sense after we leave.
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